The General Assembly Housing Reservation System is Now Open!
The GA Housing Reservation System offers premium amenities, discounted rates, and the best networking opportunities for in-person GA attendees. By booking in our hotel block, you assist the UUA in effectively controlling meeting space, attrition and penalty fees; all of which directly benefit you and the future of General Assembly. Additionally, the UUA is able to negotiate on behalf of our block of attendees for sustainability and accessibilities requirements. Get a head start on your travel plans and book your housing today on the GA Housing Reservation Page. Dormitory housing at Portland State University and information about home hospitality, if available, will be published in March 2022.
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Meet the The Connections Housing Team
Attendees who book within the UUA Housing block will be in the expert hands of Connections Housing and Travel Portland, the UUA official Housing Bureau for GA 2022. The Connections Housing Team is dedicated exclusively to managing UUA housing blocks and supporting attendees with their housing needs. Your dedicated Connections Housing contact, Robbin Cassell, may be reached via email at TravelPortland@connectionshousing.com, or via the UUA Housing Call Center at 702-476-6976, Monday through Friday, 9am – 5pm ET. Robbin will be on-site in Portland OR, and able to assist attendees with housing issues they may encounter during General Assembly.
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Be a GA Delegate
The votes that GA delegates cast have a huge impact on Unitarian Universalism. They determine our elected leaders, amend the bylaws and rules that govern our Association, and shape the justice work that we do as a movement. If you are interested in serving as a delegate from your congregation, talk to your minister or your congregation’s governing body.
Delegates must register for GA in order to vote on business and agenda items. Delegates have three options for participation:
- In-Person Registration is required for all live GA events and programming taking place in Portland, Oregon. In-person registration includes access to virtual content available on the GA app, powered by Whova. In-person registration is the same process for delegates and non-delegates; delegates may register before or after determining their delegate status. General Assembly registration is required for all in-person participants, including in-person delegates. Register now for In-Person GA
- Full Virtual Registration is required for access to virtual GA programming, including workshops, worship services, the Ware Lecture, featured speakers, Opening and Closing celebrations, exhibits, entertainment, and networking. Virtual GA programming will be streamed on the GA app, powered by Whova. Delegates will use the GA Delegate Platform for discussion and voting during General Sessions. Virtual registration is the same process for delegates and non-delegates; delegates may register before or after determining their delegate status. Registration for Virtual participation will open March 1.
- Business-Only Registration provides access to the GA Delegate Platform for discussion and voting during General Sessions. Payment is not required but a donation to offset production and platform costs is suggested. Business-only registrants will access to delegate chat rooms but will not have access to GA programming, the GA app, networking opportunities, or the exhibit hall. GA delegates are strongly encouraged to register as Full Virtual Registrants. Registration for Business-only participation will open March 1.
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Reminder: Congregations Must Certify by February 4
Your congregation has through the end of business on February 4, 2022 to certify your current membership number and financial information from the previous fiscal year; review your congregation contact information and leaders and staff listing; and complete the diversity and congregational questionnaires.
As congregations begin gathering in traditional and new ways, we recognize that it may be difficult to accurately answer some of the certification questions. Congregations are encouraged to answer questions as best you can as it’s important for the UUA to get a picture of what’s happening within our congregations, especially now. Certification is an essential step in determining Annual Program Fund (APF) requests, proportional delegates for elections and General Assembly, and to compile data about overall indicators and trends within Unitarian Universalism.
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Safety and Wellness in Portland
In compliance with UUA and Oregon Convention Center guidelines, entry to General Assembly 2022 in Portland, OR is open to people who are fully vaccinated. Additionally, the OCC’s requirement of vaccination extends to all contracted service providers working in the facility.
In addition, masking is required and physically distanced seating options will be reserved in our meeting spaces.
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Register Now for In-Person GA 2022!
Registration is now open for in-person attendance. Full-time registration is $475 for adults, and $250 for high school youth, emerging adults, and retired and candidate ministers. Financial support for registration, lodging credit within the GA housing block, as well as a payment plan are available. In-person registration rates will increase on March 1 and again on May 1. Registration for virtual participation will open March 1.
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